Poland deported Afghan asylum seekers despite EU rights rulings; activists criticize Western engagement with Taliban rule and human rights abuses.
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Poland deported nine Afghan citizens to Afghanistan on April 10th despite precautionary measures issued by the European Court of Human Rights; three were expelled after six did not travel. The deportees traveled from Krakow to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and then to Kabul, accompanied by Polish border guards, a doctor, air force members, and an independent observer. A Polish lawyer stated that none of the individuals had criminal records in Poland and were merely undocumented refugees. Since March 2025, Poland has suspended asylum rights for those arriving from Belarus. Afghans are among the largest groups arriving at the Polish-Belarusian border. The text also mentions Germany deporting Afghans and Austria deporting an Afghan man, noting that the EU is following similar actions. Separately, the European Commission confirmed sending a letter to the de facto government of Afghanistan regarding a potential meeting in Brussels. Human rights organizations warn that the Taliban lack democratic legitimacy and report ongoing abuses. Activists criticize any engagement with the Taliban, citing concerns over human rights violations, particularly against women and girls, noting that Afghanistan is one of the few countries where girls’ education is restricted. Amnesty International has warned that several states are requesting deportations to Afghanistan despite documented repression. The article concludes by discussing the complex security situation in Afghanistan, with reports suggesting varying levels of safety depending on ethnicity or political affiliation, and notes a trend of tightening asylum policies for Afghan men in Greece.
